LPN Pediatric Home Health Nurse Trach/Vent
Eatonton, Georgia
Posted Sep 6
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Pediatric Home Health
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Georgia is $40/hr, across 331 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) male or female to provide one-on-one in-home nursing care for a pediatric patient with complex medical needs. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for children with tracheostomies and mechanical ventilators and be committed to delivering high-quality, family-centered care in the home setting.
Schedule
Day Shift: 9:00am - 9:00pm
3 Days a week Every other Saturday, and Sunday 12-hour shifts Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to a pediatric patient in the home environment. Monitor and manage respiratory status, including tracheostomy and ventilator care. Perform routine tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management as needed.
Read the full posting
Administer medications, treatments, and feedings according to physician orders and the plan of care. Monitor vital signs and assess changes in the patient's condition. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and changes in patient status. Collaborate with family members, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Educate and support family members regarding patient care and safety measures.
Ensure compliance with all agency policies, state regulations, and nursing standards. Qualifications Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing. Current CPR certification.
Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred. Previous pediatric home health experience preferred.
Required experience with
Tracheostomy care Mechanical ventilator management Airway suctioning Pediatric respiratory care Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently in a home care setting. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, transfer, and position pediatric patients as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform patient care duties throughout a 12-hour shift. Preferred Skills Pediatric private duty nursing experience. Experience with gastrostomy tube (G-tube) care and feedings.
Experience managing medically fragile children. Benefits Competitive pay based on experience. Consistent schedule and one-on-one patient care.
Supportive clinical team. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Sourced from Caring Hearts Home Healthcare’s careers page.
“Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.” · from this posting
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
- Current CPR certification.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
- Previous pediatric home health experience preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Consistent schedule and one-on-one patient care
- Supportive clinical team
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Place
- City
- Eatonton, Georgia
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
Georgia index 96.3, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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